Announcements of recent activities from the SJCCC Chair Board/Li-Peng

Dear brothers and sisters,

The acting Chair Board would like to update you for the following three activity announcements:

1. Two events sponsored by the Evangelical team;
2. The retreat for the Advent of this year, sponsored by the "Faith is our foundation" team;
3. A survey and examination for the requirements of our new chaplain;

In Christ,

Li-peng

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福傳討論說明會

您若在福傳工作上有想法、有熱情、有經驗、有感動、有召叫，福傳工作小組誠懇地邀請您來參加九月二十三日彌撒後暫定在樓下教堂舉行標題為『知難行易說福傳』的『福傳討論說明會』。

對象：所有弟兄姐妹

時間：九月二十三日彌撒後

地點：暫定樓下教堂

中秋園遊會福傳小站

我們團體將在九月二十九日與三十日位於Cupertino Memorial Park舉行的『中秋園遊會』擺設『福傳小站』，介紹我們的信仰、我們的團體、和我們的大公教會。歡迎您踴躍到穿廊報名，加入我們志工的行列。每個時段時間不長，只有兩個半小時。我們非常需要您的參與，也預祝您中秋節快樂。

將臨期週末避靜

今年我們很榮幸請到了輔大神學院聖經學教授林思川神父為我們帶領3天的避静，時間是11月16日至18日。主題是：”跟随基督，成為使徒，與基督為王”。即日起，請向各區長或所屬的信仰小組負責人報名繳費。由於名額有限，報名請速！這是一次整個週末全部守靜默的避靜，所有參加的人必須在星期五晚上七點半前進住避靜院。本次避靜不接受通勤，為了得到更大的神益，避靜! 前参加者至少須讀若望福音兩次。

過渡時期，指導神師的接班工作：

根據主教府的規定，團體在尋找新的指導神師時，必須對現状及未來作一客觀且忠實的評沽，主事的王樹治弟兄邀請各位在仔細的思考與團體討論後，將您宝貴之意見，以附表中的格式，填妥交還給他。他將在明天彌撒時詳細解釋整個過程。

Workshop announcements/Li-Peng

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Thanks to the efforts of the "Faith is our foundation" team, we'll have two very special workshops held in September and the coming months, one for the enhancement to the way we serve in church, and the other is a serial of spiritual exercise sessions to improve our personal spiritual life. Please see the attached announcements for more detailed information.

In Christ,

Li-peng

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孫柔遠神父:

將於9月24日(星期一)與25日(星期二)晚上7:00至9:30為我們舉辦兩晚的信仰講座。

主題：在基督信仰團體中服務的迷思和出路

在服務中體驗福音、堅定跟隨基督的腳步

地點 ：St Claire, Parish Hall (Main Hall)

建議導讀:

耶1：4—10，耶1：17—19；依6：1—13；路5：1—11；瑪16：13—28；路22：24—34，路22：54—62；若21：1—19；

甘國棟神父:

神操時間表:

12/8-15/2007: 日常生活神操 地點:Fremont 某教友家,每天與神父談話45分鐘

1/4-13/2008: 八天聖依納爵神操避靜 地點:Los Altos 耶穌會避靜中心

4/11-20/2008: 八天聖依納爵神操避靜 地點:Los Altos 耶穌會避靜中心

每一個神操單元只有六個名額 有興趣者請盡早與Fremont教友饒瑞美報名

SJCCC Council Meeting notice/Li-Peng

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:

The September council meeting will be held on Sept. 13, Thursday, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Here is the agenda:

1) Special visitor, Patrick Schneider the Chairman of Pastoral Council from St. Clare parish. He will share the pastoral plan of St. Clare with us. Hosted by Eugene Lee (15 min);
2) Status report for the process of recruiting Fr. Koo's successor, Ken Wang (20 min);
3) The three year plan for the faith formation program, Ana Tsai (30 min);
4) Status report for the pastoral meeting with Sr. Pat, Li-peng Chou (10 min);
5) Reports from the study group of the organizational restructure committee, Cris Chen (15 min);
6) Preparation for the Advent retreat of this year, Ana Tsai (15 min);

Please arrive on time, we plan to finish the meeting in two hours.

In Christ,
Li-peng

Save the Date! Liturgy Wkshop and Worship Nite- Sat Sept 8th/Joanne

"Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness"

Rom 12: 6-8

SAVE THE DATE!! - Liturgy Workshop & Worship Nite

*please help extend invite to altarservice teams and H2Omark/YAG. thx!

This is an invitation to all youth/young adult ministers to join us in an evening of fellowship, sharing, and praise.

Please confirm your attendance by rsvp'ing to Joanne

DATE: Sat. Sept. 8th

TIME: 5:30 - 8:00 pm (workshop)

8:00 - 10:00 pm (Worship Nite)

VENUE: Lower Church, St. Clare's

AGENDA:

5:30-6:00 Gather, lite Dinner provided, Sign-in

6:00 - 6:30 Icebreaker

6:30 - 7:00 Open Prayer, Expectations as Leaders & Our call to Mission/ministry - Joanne

7:00 - 7:15 Young leaders sharing - Janice, Anthony, Erica

7:15 - 7:45 Downstairs liturgy leadership team introductions

7:45 - 8:00 Close

8:00 - 10:00 Worship Nite with the AWESOME WATERMARK WORSHIP TEAM

Supporting the feast day of patron saint in St. Joseph church on Sept. 16/Li-Peng

> Dear All,
> 
> The St. Joseph church in Cupertino will celebrate
> her annual feast day
> of patron saint on the Sunday of Sept. 16. Many of
> the SJCCC members in
> west region are also parishioners of St. Joseph. The
> pastoral associate
> has invited Margarita and our members in the west
> region to join this
> celebration event. SJCCC, as a whole, has committed
> to offer three big
> trays of food for the party. I was informed but not
> sure that whether
> individuals are encouraged to offer additional
> supports to the party.
> Since many of us have received many generous
> supports from both Fr. Kimm
> and the St. Joseph church either personally or in
> group. This is a good
> time for us to show our gratitude to their
> hospitality. I and Margarita
> will definitely be there to represent SJCCC. I also
> expect every
> subgroup in the west region should have some people
> to participate.
> Please encourage your group members to attend this
> meaningful event. The
> feast will be held after the 11 o'clock mass on the
> Sunday of Sept. 16.
> 
> In Christ,
> Li-peng
> 
> P.S. Helena, please distribute this invitation to
> the leaders of all
> subgroups in the west region. Thanks. 

Re: Feasibility Study team of an English group/Li-Peng

Dear All,

It seems like most people prefer Thursday, Sept. 20. Here are the preferences:

Thursday, Sept. 20: Eugene, Kai Min, Jessica, Patrick, Tung Fang, Ana;

Sunday, Sept 23: Joanne;

Others: No special preference;

So let's meet on Thursday, Sept 20, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Should be a short and effective meeting.

In Christ,

Li-peng

Watermark Youth: Praise Night!

hello!

WHAT: Praise Night!
WHO: featuring your very own Watermark Praise Band -- everyone is invited and more than welcome to join us! New or old Watermark members, your parents and family, your friends, Catholic or not! The more the merrier!
WHEN: Saturday, September 8 from 8-10 PM
WHERE: the upstairs church at St. Clare's
WHY: to worship and praise God through music! to enjoy the company of fantastic people! to meet new people! the reasons are endless!

Even if you don't know very many people, you aren't familiar with music, or you are "busy with work", come!! It will be full of fun, good music, and spiritual goodness!

We look forward to seeing you all there!!